Scott Simons, of Whole Foods, sent these exterior renderings to the Lakewood Neighborhood Association today, with the following note:

"The attached 3 renderings were finalized TODAY, so I'm happy to be able to share them with LNA. While extremely minor adjustments may be made, these images are final. Keep in mind they are hand watercolor renderings, so the colors show as a bit washed-out.

"If you want to publish these on the LNA website, feel absolutely free. 

"We are punching holes in the walls to create a lot more natural light, adding dozens of skylights and creating a new façade on the building. The main entranceway will be relocated toward the right side of the building. Just to the left of the main entranceway we're installing a water feature to enhance the approach to the new Lakewood store.

"What this rendering doesn't show is how amazing the store will be on the inside, but I unfortunately can't share specifics at this time for competitive reasons. We'll share in-store specifics about a month from the opening.

"I can also share that we're shooting for a LEED-certified remodel and we're exploring all kinds of environmentally-sensitive solutions for the interior remodel.

"We are still set for a January 2009 opening of our Lakewood store and have finalized interior plans. Interior demolition is still set for right after Memorial Day weekend."